Loughborough University is a public research university founded in 1909 as Loughborough Technical Institute in the town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It has been granted university status since 1966. It has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry, and an unrivalled reputation for sport.
This University has been awarded 7 Queen's Anniversary Prizes for skills and research developments in large-scale and value manufacturing to create economic growth. It has a research-driven community that addresses real-life issues and contributes at the highest levels to understanding and new knowledge.
It specializes in a wide range of subjects and faculties. Academic schools and departments of Loughborough University include.
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Business and Economics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication and Media, Computer Science, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, Design and Creative Arts, English, Foundation studies, Geography and Environment, International Relations, Politics and History, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics Education Centre, Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences & Teacher Education.
This institution has more than 18,850 students on campus from over 145 countries worldwide. This University has a diverse student population comprising almost 4000 students from across the world.
LSU (Loughborough Students' Union) is the representative body for the student at the University. In 2011, It was awarded the International Experience award by NUS (National Union of Students). The LSU also represent the student body through Union Council and contributes to academic support. Union has 5 main sections for students: Societies Federation consisting of 80 clubs, the athletic union offering 56 different sporting societies, and 45 regular projects working for the elderly, homeless and people with special needs. Student's Rag at the University in a fundraising organization. It has been raising over 1 million EUR for the last 8 years for local and international charities. Total fundraising records over 16 million EUR.
The media centre at Loughborough University offers the opportunity to make TV shows on University's TV LSUTV and on the University's radio LCR. Student of the School of Drama, Arts and English runs the first student-led publishing company named "Lamplight Press".
There is a range of accommodation services offered by the University for both on and off-campus accommodation and short-stay visitors. In addition to the University's halls of residence, a high standard of privately owned off-campus accommodation is available in Loughborough for the students to choose.
Loughborough University
Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU United Kingdom.
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